Albums released on 23 March
2004 · 23 YEARS
Our Endless Numbered Days
Iron And Wine
This 2004 release from Iron And Wine marks a shift from bedroom tapes to professional studio work. It remains a collection of delicate folk music that captures the quiet reflection of the mid-2000s singer-songwriter scene.
1973 · 54 YEARS
For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
Roxy Music combined avant-garde impulses with high-fashion pop on this 1973 release. It stands as a document of the art-rock scene, balancing jagged electronic sounds against smooth, lounge-style vocals.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Boarding House Reach
Jack White
Jack White moves away from traditional blues-rock on this 2018 record. It features a chaotic mix of spoken word, heavy synthesizers, and frantic percussion.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Evolution
Journey
Evolution captures Journey transitioning from progressive roots to a polished arena rock sound in 1979. It features high technical precision and dense production layers.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Staying At Tamara's
George Ezra
Written in a Barcelona Airbnb, this 2018 album by George Ezra is defined by its bright, optimistic tone. It blends folk sensibilities with modern pop-rock rhythms.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Adrenalize
Def Leppard
Adrenalize was shaped by the loss of guitarist Steve Clark, leading to a polished, melodic rock sound in 1992. It reflects the band's transition into a cleaner, digital-focused era.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Virtual XI
Iron Maiden
Virtual XI features Blaze Bayley on vocals and showcases a grittier sound for Iron Maiden in 1998. The record focuses on sprawling narratives and atmospheric song structures.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Impossible Princess
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue shifted toward alternative rock and electronica with this 1997 project. It remains the most personal and experimental work of her career.
1956 · 71 YEARS
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
The 1956 debut from Elvis Presley merged country, blues, and rhythm and blues into an explosive sound. It provided the template for the rockabilly genre.
2012 · 15 YEARS
MDNA
Madonna
Madonna focuses on high-energy dance aesthetics on this 2012 release. It features aggressive, polished production designed for stadiums.
2004 · 23 YEARS
The Blue Notebooks
Max Richter
The Blue Notebooks by Max Richter is a 2004 response to political conflict, featuring narration over melancholic strings. It blends minimalist piano with orchestral arrangements.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Cool To Be You
Descendents
Cool To Be You marked a return for the Descendents in 2004, balancing energy with mature songwriting. The record stays true to their scrappy, melodic roots.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Venice
Fennesz
Fennesz blended guitar melodies with digital static on this 2004 release. It defines the laptop-music aesthetic by turning glitch-heavy processing into emotional sound.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Home Invasion
Ice-T
Home Invasion captures Ice-T doubling down on aggressive storytelling despite intense 1993 censorship pressure. It features dark, funk-infused beats and distorted guitars.
1977 · 50 YEARS
New Directions
The Meters
New Directions saw The Meters shift toward vocal arrangements and a smoother sound in 1977. It remains a work of master musicians evolving their bayou funk roots.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Instrument Soundtrack
Fugazi
Fugazi compiled rare demos and studio outtakes for this 1999 release. It functions as a scrapbook of the band's work, ranging from jagged riffs to melodic sketches.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Street Sense
The Salsoul Orchestra
The Salsoul Orchestra pushed disco boundaries in 1979 by blending orchestral arrangements with electronic textures. It captures the precision of the New York City club scene.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Now We Are Six
Steeleye Span
Steeleye Span collaborated with producer Ian Anderson on this 1974 folk record. It balances traditional ballads with unexpected, surreal covers.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Rocket Juice & The Moon
Rocket Juice & The Moon
Damon Albarn, Flea, and Tony Allen collaborated on this 2012 project. The result is a sprawling, rhythmic collision that captures the spirit of a spontaneous studio jam.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Wild And Peaceful
Teena Marie
Teena Marie debuted in 1979 under the guidance of Rick James, establishing her as a powerful voice. The record marks a transition from classic soul to a synth-heavy funk sound.